2024 Judicial Education Course Catalog

July TUESDAY, JULY 23 Family Property and Income 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. It’s none of your business – oh, yes it is! – examination of business valuation issues in family law case. Examination of a party’s ownership in a business has broad impact on all financial issues in a divorce proceeding – alimony, child support and equitable distribution of marital property. Presentation of business-related issues is almost always reliant upon expert testimony. This course will look at the business-related issues from the perspective of both the business-owning spouse (who presumably has the dual goal of presenting a low valuation and minimal income from the business) and the non-owning spouse (seeking the highest possible valuation and substantial available income). The true picture usually involves examination of the data behind what is simply contained in income tax returns. The course will also highlight the important differences between taxable income and cash flow available for distributions – understanding the distinction between the two is essential in the court’s analysis and to avoid falling into traps. The course will be presented by family law practitioners who regularly represent clients in these types of cases and an experienced business valuation expert. The presentation will include examination of the books of a fictitious company and direct and cross examination vignettes of the expert. We will also stop the action to point out tricks and tips. Coordinator: Hon. Bibi Berry

THURSDAY, JULY 25 FIELD TRIP: GAUDENZIA Treatment and Behaviorial Health: What All Judges Need To Know 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This highly interactive course will include an insider’s tour of the Gaudenzia Crownsville Residential Treatment facility. What is it really like on the inside of residential drug treatment? How effective is residential treatment? How long does it take for an effective residential treatment experience? How do you determine who is amenable to residential treatment? What is aftercare and how important is it to the long term success of a patient? How do you measure the success of short/long term residential treatment? This course will address the role of the judge in approving and monitoring the success or failure of residential treatment. The principles of science that require “continuity of care and supervision” will be discussed and emphasized. It will enable judges to better understand and support defendants who participate in residential treatment. Judges will see peer-to-peer discussions about the experience of residential treatment and the management of the addicted individual during residential treatment, including the importance of aftercare. Coordinators: Hon. Danielle Mosley; Hon. Stacy McCormack

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